Ruth Thompson Middle School vs St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 524 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth Thompson Middle School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 5-8
535 students
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,015 students
| Measure | Ruth Thompson Middle School Mississauga, Ontario | St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2039 of 3,871 | #211 of 766 |
| National rank | #2039 of 3,871 | #211 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 5-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 535 | 1,015 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 1,015 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 70% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 61% | 33% |
| Special education | 19% | 19% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1315/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/JOANA |
The verdict
- •St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.5 vs 49.2).
- •St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 535.
- •Ruth Thompson Middle School is a public school while St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruth Thompson Middle School better than St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 49.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ruth Thompson Middle School and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ruth Thompson Middle School: 535. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ruth Thompson Middle School and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Ruth Thompson Middle School is 2039th of 3,871 and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School is 211th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).